Matt Wardlaw
Blue Oyster Cult Bassist Rudy Sarzo Announces Departure
When the Blue Oyster Cult convene for their next meeting, er, rock show, they’ll do so with a revised band lineup. Bassist Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot, Whitesnake) has parted ways with the group to free up time to focus on his ever-expanding slate of musical activities.
Crosby Stills & Nash Announce Live Release, Preview New Material
Never mind the fact that they’re presently in the midst of their summer tour as we speak,
Crosby, Stills & Nash have already announced plans to officially document that same tour with a new live release which will be released on July 17.
Soundgarden Admits They Were Wrong About Black Sabbath
Although they were reared on a steady diet that included exposure to bands like Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, they took issue with certain elements of the songs, bands and sounds that were popular at the time. Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil once said that the band’s mission included the goal of sounding like “Black Sabbath without the parts that suck.”
AC/DC’s Brian Johnson Talks About Race Cars and the Importance of Good Dinner Company
“Full throttle” doesn’t even begin to describe the energy level of the voice that comes thundering through the phone line as a big, jovial “It’s Brian Johnson, me boy” opens our conversation with the legendary frontman of AC/DC.
Journey’s Neal Schon Prepares To Share Some Wisdom At ‘How To Be A Reality Star’ Event
The romance between Journey guitarist Neal Schon and ‘The Real Housewives of D.C.’ reality star Michaele Salahi barreled its way into news headlines last summer. On June 23, the pair will appear together at the ‘How to be a Reality Star‘ event in El Paso, Texas.
Aerosmith Getting A&R Advice from Johnny Depp on New Album
With Aerosmith reportedly close to wrapping up their highly anticipated new album, inspiration and feedback has been coming from not only album producer Jack Douglas, but also ‘Edward Scissorhands,’ er, Johnny Depp, who knows a thing or three about a good riff.
New Neil Young Book Explores Recording Rarities And Concert Performances
While Neil Young documents his own ‘Journeys’ with an upcoming film directed by longtime friend Jonathan Demme, a new book takes a look at the Canadian legend and attempts to clear the vaults out to share some Young factoids you might not have heard before.
Chickenfoot’s Kenny Aronoff: Hulk Nomination Is "So Cool"
The phrase “he’s worked with everyone from a to z“ is often misused to refer to someone with a diverse body of work, but in drummer Kenny Aronoff‘s case it might actually be true. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Aronoff has been one of the most in-demand drummers around, both for studio and live work.
Joe Walsh Reveals The Story Behind ‘Sequel’ To ‘Funk #49′
‘Analog Man,’ the first solo album in 20 years from Joe Walsh, has points of nostalgia as you might expect, but there is perhaps no moment more directly wired to the past than ‘Funk 50.’ Coming in at just a shade under the two minute mark, the blitzing guitar rocker bares more than just a passing resemblance to its famous cousin, ‘Funk #49’ by the James Gang.
Asia Celebrate 30 Year Anniversary With New Album, Tour
Progressive rock legends Asia certainly seem to have a lot on their plate as they celebrate their 30th anniversary: a new record, a world tour, a documentary and a reissue of their 1982 debut album.
The Full Text of Green Day’s Guns N’ Roses Hall of Fame Induction Speech
Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day inducted Guns N’ Roses into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last night (April 14) with a stirring speech which proved that he was indeed a good choice for the gig. We were there and we’ve got the complete transcript for your reading enjoyment.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2012 Induction Ceremony Delivers Thrills
The inductions of Guns N’ Roses, Donovan, and the Faces were hardly the only highlights from what was a memorable evening of celebration at the 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. ZZ Top, John Mellencamp and several other big stars also made a big impact with their induction speeches, and the evening’s traditional all-star jam once again proved to be a blast.